Heroes and Villains: An Open Discussion

[travis]

Hey, everybody!

I hope you’re all enjoying your time here so far. Our vision for Hogwarts Magic 2.0 is one that is largely member-focused. We don’t want the site plot to get in the way of your characters’ stories, because ultimately your characters are the strength of this site. Essentially, you are the plot.

That being said, every role playing site needs its heroes and villains. When Ella and I were making the application, we included the question about ideology in place of factions. The idea is that, in the aftermath of the second wizarding war, conflicts are fought within the rebuilding government, so there isn’t necessarily a clear faction to align a character with. Simply, they’re good or they’re evil. This leaves it open for a more diverse range of evil witch or wizard than simply being a follower of Voldemort.

Where we stand right now, the remaining Death Eaters have been prosecuted, are still in hiding, or have renounced their allegiances to the old dark lord. Logically it would be a crime to identify as a Death Eater post-war. As for the Order of the Phoenix, they’re likely still around in some capacity, having played a direct role in the transition from Voldemort to Shacklebolt’s government.

This is an open discussion, however. I would love to have your guys’ ideas about this. Should we have factions? Should they be called Death Eaters and Order of the Phoenix?

I’m including a poll with this post, but I would like everyone’s insight as well. Feel free to share your thoughts in the replies below.

[Tova Jensen]

I voted "yes"...but I'm sort of a swing vote (?) on this one. Logically, I think the OOTP would absolutely still exist and likely remain by the same name. As for the Death Eaters...there would likely be many who still exist....but with out Voldemort specifically around, I find it unlikely they would all continue going by that reference. Perhaps in time there will be a completely different rising up? Resulting in a different name/faction all together? Something that doesn't particularly have to be decided currently. It can just unfold with time and growth?

[Deleted]

I agree wholeheartedly ^

[Rose Zeller]

I agree too! There shouldn't be a requirement that characters ally with one or the other, but the groups would still be around in some altered form.

[Deleted]

A better 'villain' of the site might be one more politically aligned. Someone who comes from the pure-blood houses who preaches the downfall of the wizarding world under the influence of Kingsley Shacklebolt. The plot should be something that affects everyone-- it might be a change of pace if as the site progresses regulations on certain races come into effect or branches of the ministry get underfunded or cut. All this is just an idea that might progress away from a 'Voldemort vs Harry' theme and more of a 'Living in the Wizarding World' theme.

[Deleted]

Perhaps we'll eventually change the name of the Death Eaters if a villain comes along and wishes to change the name to something more their style. But for now we are in agreement to keep it as is?